Gangbil - Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman

Gangbil is a village situated in the Kanksa subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Kanksa. Amlajora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangbil village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangbil is 318852. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.56 hectares and falls under the 713148 pincode. Panagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gangbil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangbil

According to the 2011 Census, Gangbil village had a total population of 2,435 people, including 1,303 males and 1,132 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 78.58% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gangbil

Gangbil is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gangbil

Gangbil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panagarh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panagarh to Gangbil is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangbil

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gangbil village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gangbil

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gangbil village are given below:

FAQs about Gangbil